This beautiful resort with swimming pool is situated on the banks of a beautiful island in the Upper Suriname River, at the foot of the Ferulassi Falls. It is a comfortable and unique resort in the virgin Amazon rainforest with its turbulent rapids, beautiful flora and fauna, idyllic beach islands and the fascinating Maroon culture. Highlights
Stay in a beautiful comfortable resort with swimming pool.
Introduction to the Maroon culture. Impressive Ferulasi rapids. Exciting trips by canoe. Educational jungle walk. Night boat trip to look for caimans.
Highlights of the tour: 1
Boat trips along rapids
Stay in a very nice location
Village and forest walk
Simple authentic Surinamese food
Swimming in rapids
Departure days: Monday, Wednesday and Friday
Day 1
Today we start our nature and culture experience and leave from Paramaribo in a southerly direction. At Paranam the asphalt road changes into a laterite road, gradually the impressive forest giants and the villages appear. After about 190 km we arrive at the town of Atjoni and then start an exciting canoe trip. We sail for about 45 minutes by motorized canoe to the comfortable Anaula Nature Resort, located at the foot of the Ferulassi Falls, where you will spend the night. During this boat trip we come across breathtaking nature and various Maroon villages, where waving children and washing women stand along the riverbed. We also pass the turbulent Jaw Jaw rapids. After “checking in” you have the opportunity to explore the resort, after which lunch will be served in buffet form. After lunch we sail by canoe to a nearby swimming area, the Ferullasi rapids or to a beautiful sandy beach, where we can relax, swim and enjoy a natural bubble bath. After dinner information is provided about the area and explanations are given about the Saramaccan culture. After this we go on an exciting adventure in search of caimans. During this night cruise you can also enjoy the beautiful starry sky and experience the total silence of the Amazon rainforest.
Day 2
After the forest walk, you have until lunch to fish, swim or just sit in a hammock along the river enjoying the natural beauty and the beautiful view of the island. After lunch, we sail by canoe to the village of Nieuw Aurora for a village walk. During the tour of the village, you will get to know the local population and their unique way of life and their traditional habits and customs. We will visit the mission post with a church, the primary school and a medical post. After dinner, you can enjoy a cultural dance performance. Traditional dances such as the Seketi, Awasa and Bandamba are performed. The cultural dance evening is only offered with a minimum of 8 guests.
Day 3
This morning you can spend entirely according to your own needs. You can swim, take a walk in the forest, relax by the pool or in a hammock, or enjoy nature in peace. If you wish, you can also participate in excursions such as a more intensive walk in the forest or a visit to the agricultural plots of the local inhabitants. After lunch, departure to Paramaribo. Tour schedule is subject to change and can be adjusted as well as the times. Program components are flexible.
Vegetarians: For vegetarians, there is a special menu. (if this is explicitly indicated in advance)
Timetable day 1 outward journey
09.30 Departure from Paramaribo 10.30 Pitstop Suralco 12.30-13.00 Arrival Atjoni 13.00 Departure from Atjoni to Anaula 14.00 Arrival at Anaula + Lunch 16.00 Swimming in the Sula 20.00 Dinner 21.00 Night cruise
Day 2 Anaula
08.00-10.00 Breakfast 11.00 Village walk 14.00 Lunch 16.30 Forest walk 20.00 Dinner
Day 3 return journey
08.00-10.00 Breakfast 13.00 Lunch 14.00 Departure to Atjoni 15.00 Arrival Atjoni / Departure to Paramaribo 18.00 Arrival Paramaribo
Price 3 days 320 euros per person
Price 4 days 390 euros per person
Included in package:
– Local guide
– Local cook
– Bus transport from Paramaribo
– Boat transport
– Meals & non-alcoholic drinks except breakfast on day one
– Cooling off at the Fellulasi soela
– Village/ forest walk
– Evening boat trip
